Interview with beIN Sports executive about broadcasting new pro wrestling show

The beIN Sports network will begin broadcasting Major League Wrestling (MLW) at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT (a one-hour show) on Friday, April 20 as part of its Friday Night Fury viewing packing (in English) in Canada, Puerto Rico and the United States. MLW, featuring a solid mix of talent, is based in Orlando. beIN is based in Miami. Photo Courtesy beIN Sports

The beIN Sports network will begin broadcasting Major League Wrestling (MLW) at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT (a one-hour show) on Friday, April 20 as part of its Friday Night Fury viewing packing (in English) in Canada, Puerto Rico and the United States. MLW, featuring a solid mix of talent, is based in Orlando. beIN is based in Miami. Photo Courtesy beIN Sports

The beIN Sports network will begin broadcasting Major League Wrestling: Fusion at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on Friday, April 20 as part of its Friday Night Fury viewing packing (in English) in Canada, Puerto Rico and the United States.

The one-hour weekly show is poised for a 52-week run. Boxing and MMA are also part of Friday Night Fury on beIN Sports.

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MLW, based in Orlando, is under the direction of former WWE writer Court Bauer. His writing team includes Mister St. Laurent and former WWE writers Alex Greenfield. Robert Karpeles, Bruce Prichard (Brother Love), and Nelson Sweglar.

The broadcast team is former WCW play-by-play announcer Tony Schiavone and Rich Bocchini, who is former WWE SmackDown and NXT commentator Rich Brennan.

As for the in-ring action, MLW features a solid mix of styles and talent -- from up-n-comers to established indie types to known names and veteran wrestlers.

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